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Letter: Vote Yes on Article 7 - The Reminder

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On Tuesday, May 12, Longmeadow will vote to strengthen our town’s finances and give residents stronger, cheaper internet options by approving a measure to bring municipal fiber to Longmeadow. I am writing to urge my fellow residents to support this measure, and to be wary of the well-funded, industry-backed campaign that is trying to convince Longmeadow voters to oppose municipal fiber. When the town first voted to kickstart its Municipal Fiber …
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Letter: Vote no on Article 7 - The Reminder

Article 7 of the Warrant seems innocent but the $8.6 million is additional future property taxes to subsidize Longmeadow Fiber. Interest on the debt for twenty years approximates $4.6 million, making the property tax subsidy $13.2 million. Surprised? The Fiber Task Force in 2024 said projected revenue would cover debt service. The Select Board did not mention a property tax subsidy at the November 2024 Town Meeting when the last fiber Article wa…

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Reminder Publications broke the news on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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